The five Virtues passed down to us by St. Vincent both clash with and connect with characteristics of the present culture.
Virtues
Meekness
The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.
Vincentian tools that we like to call “virtues”
In a classic article from the Vincentian Heritage Journal archives, Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. describes “a treasure hunt for Vincentian Mission Values”.
Attitudes and Values of volunteers
The June ongoing formation booklet from the AIC or International Association of Charity focuses on three virtues that should be characteristic of every volunteer or member around the world. These booklets are part of the preparation for celebration of the 400th...
Formation Friday – Do you know?
Where would you find articles dedicated to Pinterest and our charism Vincentians using technology Essential Readings in Vincentian Spirituality Vincentian heros Understanding Our Origins Vincentian Social Media Vincentian Virtues and Charism These are just some of the...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Virtues and Charism
How would you answer these questions in a paragraph or two: What kinds of virtues should the followers of Vincent and Louise be known for? What is the Spirituality of Louise?… Elizabeth?... Frederic? Is there a Vincentian Christology? What is the place of Mary in the...
Virtues – Wasting Time – Intentions
Living Psalms – Vincentian Virtues – Wasting Time – Are Your Intentions Good - the subjects Lynn L'Heureux reflects on in Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday February 11, 2014 Greetings dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: How special each one of you are. ...
Are vows, virtues still relevant?
Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection VOWS, VIRTUES AND RELEVANCE
Pope and the Virtues of a Daughter of Charity
A Daughter of Charity writes about Pope Francis and the Virtues of a Daughter of Charity. Her text... Yes, I was shocked by the resignation (retirement) of Pope Benedict XVI and am delighted at who the cardinals have chosen as the new pope. Did you do...
Vincentian examination of conscience
As we progress further into Lent perhaps we can examine ourselves against these 5 characteristic Vincentian virtues. (See SlideShare version prepared by VinFormation.) Simplicity Do I always speak the truth? Do I say things as they are or as I want them to be? What...
